7 African Recipes Vegans Will Love

African cuisine has not always been linked with vegetarian or vegan diets and lifestyle choices. The idea that vegan or vegetarianism is foreign to African culture is far from the truth. Have a look at these naturally vegan African cuisine recipes.

Pilau rice is the most loved rice dish in East Africa. It stems from the influence of Indian traders and settlers, however, East African pilau rice is made in its own special way. Try adding some toasted cashews to your pilau to give it a boost of protein.

Hausa koko is a grain porridge often made from millet flour. It is spiced with chilies, cloves, and ginger. It also has a sour taste owing to the fact that the grains are often fermented before making the porridge. Adding pepper and spices to porridge is not unique to West Africa though. In Tanzania, a version known as uji wa pilipili manga is often eaten during Ramadan. Try it with a dollop of coconut cream.